HR 7129
Water Power Research and Development Reauthorization Act
Jurisdiction
US Congress
Session
119th Congress (2025-2026)
Last updated at
Jun 14, 2026, 1:26 AM
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Bill overview
This bill reauthorizes funding for research, development, and demonstration of water power technologies, including hydropower and marine energy. It aims to boost the domestic manufacturing of components for these technologies and improve the efficiency of hydropower operations. Specifically, the bill directs research into cybersecurity for hydropower, streamlines the licensing process for hydropower projects, and expands efforts to develop marine energy systems for resilience and various applications like desalination and disaster recovery. It also supports workforce development and coordination among federal agencies.
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Nicholas J. [R-AK-At Large] Begich
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